warning CADILLAC CT5 2022 Owners Manual

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15268585) -
2022 - CRC - 10/11/21
2 INTRODUCTION
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the back
of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do not,”
“Do not do this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:
Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
*: Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly

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P:Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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1.Air Vents 0213.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0138.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0135.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0135.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0250.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 096
or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 098.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 090.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0137.
7. Home Button and Infotainment Controls. See Overview0144.
8. Infotainment. See Introduction
0 143.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0209.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
043 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0312 (If
Equipped). Automatic Park Assist Button (If
Equipped). See
Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0296.
Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 296.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0138.
12. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0144 (If Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0246.
See Manual Transmission 0251.
14. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0258.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0257.
Auto Engine Stop/Start Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0239.
MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0259.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 089.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0116 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0119. 16.
Horn 090.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 089.
18. Cruise Control 0268 (If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 270 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 304 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 089 (If
Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood0329.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0106.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0139.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0122 (If
Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric Parking Brake
0 255.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . 28
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 28
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the remote key in the
vehicle, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a
remote key.

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your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote
keys matched to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Remote Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the
remote key is equipped with a motion
sensor. When starting the vehicle,
if the remote key has been idle for a
while, the DIC may display KEY IN
SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN
START. Move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted or there is signal
interference, the DIC may display NO
KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN KEY
POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE, follow the steps shown
below:
1. Place the remote key into the rearcupholder.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as
soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the remote key. The remote key
contains a small battery, which can
be a choking hazard. If swallowed,
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
internal burns can occur, resulting
in severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the remote
key when it has been exposed to
extreme heat. These surfaces can be
hot to the touch at temperatures
above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
remote key. Static from your body
could damage the remote key.

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After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts
totaling 30 minutes have been used,
the vehicle must be started and then
turned off before the remote start can
be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.PressSonce. The parking lamps
will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.A remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.The 30 minutes of engine run time
have been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children,
can easily open the doors and
fall out of a moving vehicle. The
doors can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts properly
and the doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable
to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and
can suffer permanent injuries or (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door when
you slow down or stop the
vehicle. Locking the doors can
help prevent this from
happening.
Always take your remote key with you
when exiting the vehicle to prevent
being locked out. To lock or unlock
the doors from outside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 07.
.Use the mechanical key in the
driver door. The key lock cylinder is
covered with a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)”
later in this section.

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Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
if it is driven with the liftgate or
trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in
only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”in the
Index.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0245.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or in P (Park).
.Press|on the driver door.
.PressXtwice quickly on the
remote key.
.Press the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate
when all doors are unlocked.
The trunk can be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the touch
pad above the license plate while the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.

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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on the right.
Check the inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from the
driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press
jor|to select the driver
or passenger side mirror. The
indicator light will illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired
direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen.
4. Press
jor|again to deselect the
mirror.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 040.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0310.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0310.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car
wash. Push the mirror outward to
return it to the original position.

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{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has
a limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not
be seen. Do not drive or park the
vehicle using only this camera.
Objects may appear closer than
they are. Check the outside mirrors
or glance over your shoulder when
making lane changes or merging.
Failure to use proper care may
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage.
Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a blue
screen and
3are displayed in the
mirror, and the display shuts off. Also,
push the tab as indicated to return to
the automatic dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may not work
properly or display a clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view. If needed, push
the tab to turn off the display.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens with
a soft damp cloth.
.The camera’s mounting on the
vehicle has been damaged, and/or
the position or the mounting angle
of the camera has changed.
Windows
{
Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult,
or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed
in warm or hot weather. They can
be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.

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The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the sound,
open either a front window or the
sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Never leave the
remote key in a vehicle with
children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent operation
of the windows. SeeKeys06.Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0243.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Lockout
With Folding Mirrors, Without Folding Mirrors Similar
This feature stops the rear passenger
window switches from working.
.Press2to engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light
is on when engaged.
.Press2again to disengage.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press the
switch down fully and quickly release
to express open the window.